Almen Abdi via Frank Smith

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  1. oxhey67

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    Signed, sealed & delivered?

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  2. Norwayhornet

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    would putmoney on it ;)
     
  3. Arakel

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    Sounds more like speculation on his part to me. The other former loanees signed today, so Frank seems to be assuming Abdi would have been tied up too (along with Ekstrand and Anya, presumably).

    I think he's probably right, but it doesn't sound like he has any solid info that we don't.
     
  4. J.B

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    I think it's fair to say that the Sports Editor (?) of the Wobby definitely knows more than the majority on here.

    One thing the Wobby or Frank Smith himself haven't done is jump the gun and make assumptive comments with regard to the transfers.
     
  5. Arakel

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    Bearing in mind I didn't claim otherwise, I have no idea what your point is.
     
  6. Norwayhornet

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    I think he is saying its a done deal
     
  7. J.B

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    Utter 'dribble'.
     
  8. Arakel

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    You really need to work on your reading comprehension. Good grief.

    Try reading posts in context. It helps. Taking statements out of context just makes you look like a prat.
     
  9. J.B

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    You knew exactly what I meant so stop making daft comments and stop trying to start an argument.

    Maybe you could try having a lie down, the heat has clearly gone to your head.
     
  10. oxhey67

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    aaaannyway..

    Frank Smith has tweeted to somone he's 90% sure he's already signed. 5 year deal is what he's expecting.

    I think Frank just wants to keep riding the Friday wave, to have those unofficial 'official' announcements coming.
    He should read my post about Second Season Syndrome, that should bring his mood down a notch or two!! :]]
     
  11. Arakel

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    Selective quoting, taking things of context and a clear agenda from another thread, and you then you make claims of someone else trying to start an argument?

    You're priceless, JB.

    It's pretty obvious to anyone with even half a brain that I was commenting on Smith's knowledge with respect to an Abdi deal only, not his general access to information as a whole. Considering the tone of his tweet, it is my opinion that his reference to Abdi's status is speculation on his part, not a result of solid inside information.

    If he had inside info, I have no doubt he'd have phrased things differently. That doesn't mean I think he has no info from elsewhere. I'd be very surprised if he didn't.
     
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    And it's pretty obvious that I was referring to his knowledge in respect to the Abdi deal as well. I didn't think I'd have to spell that one out to you.

    That was a quick nap by the way, are you teething or something?
     
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    The sexual tension between JB and Arakel is astonishing
     
  14. Arakel

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    Ah, so you're arguing against an interpretation of a tweet based off an assumption.

    Glad we cleared that up.
     
  15. Arakel

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    He's just pissed off because I only have eyes for you.

    And Cassetti.
     
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    Almen Abdi ‏@Almenabdi_22 18m
    3 more years at watford, thank you god

    Fake account or real?
     
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    More ****ishness from JB

    It is becoming a boring habit old mate
     
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    Fake I reckon. Probably someone on here.
     
  19. Arakel

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    Seems likely.

    Or maybe Frank was ITK about Abdi setting up a Twitter account imminently? ;)
     
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    Could be real Battocchio just posted a pic of him, abdi and pudil saying.....

    ''Another oneee !! Almen "Il professore" ABDI... And now every body haaappy !!!! Come on Watford....''
     
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    Cristian Battocchio Yes ! Almen signed!!!!
    about a minute ago via mobile · Like · 3
     
  22. oxhey67

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    Fake. He's following Spears, WillIAm and Bieber... ...and the Watford squad!
     
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    Also being followed by Britt Assombalonga though!
     
  24. oxhey67

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    and some bloke in Sydney! Oh.. :]]
     
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    Battocchio confirms on his facebook Abdi has signed
     
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    Busted!
     
  27. Arakel

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    You know, it might actually be a real account.

    He's following a lot of current Watford players, plus players like Neuton; Official Site is on there, and Assombalonga is following him already.

    Perhaps the other players convinced him to sign up.

    On the other hand, "he's" following Britney, Bieber and Lady GaGa too... :D
     
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    If it is really him and this is true I'm not so sure I'm that happy he's signed...
     
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    Well, Deeney is now following him and retweeted the 'staying for 3 years' tweet so Sydney_Horn I apologise.
     
  30. Arakel

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    Tweet in Italian, too:

    felice di firmare 3 affare dell'anno per FC Watford felice (happy to sign 3 year deal for Watford FC happy)

    If it's fake, someone is going to a lot of effort.
     
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    There are so many fake Twitter and facebook accounts about nowadays its impossible to know if the message is from the footballer or pop artist etc or just some geeky kid at home, on his computer, in his bedroom.
     
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    Apology accepted. I thought it was probably fake myself tbh!
     
  33. Arakel

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    Anya next, surely; every player we're seen pictured from the camp so far has been "confirmed" to be coming back, other than him.

    Abdi and Almunia on the same day, though...just brilliant.
     
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    Ridiculous, but I'm almost a little disappointed if it's only 3 years. I don't want to entertain the thought that Abdi won't be here in 10 year let alone 3.
     
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    Ekstrand too!
     

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